Week 14 Betting Preview: Predictions for every matchup

Each week during the NFL season, theScore's Dane Belbeck will handicap every matchup and offer up a three-pack of picks.

Week 13 record (includes TNF): 8-8
Overall: 101-87-4

Oakland Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs (-4)

There's no way to sugarcoat things, the Chiefs have been absolutely atrocious the past four weeks. After a red-hot start to the season, Kansas City has lost six of its last seven, including four straight, and look to figure it out at home against Oakland on Sunday. These two teams played to a 31-30 shootout that the Raiders won earlier this season, and expect another entertaining duel at Arrowhead Stadium. Look for Alex Smith to have a big day against the Oakland secondary and for the home team to get back on track with a win. Chiefs 34, Raiders 28

Minnesota Vikings at Carolina Panthers (+2.5)

The Vikings are riding high heading into Carolina having won eight straight games, but are on the road for the third week in a row. With the fourth-best rushing defense in the league, look for the Panthers to force Case Keenum to beat them through the air. While he's looked strong in recent weeks, an opportunistic Panthers defense should hold him down on Sunday. Look for Cam Newton to have a big game as the home team gets the win. Panthers 28, Vikings 24

Washington Redskins (+6) at Los Angeles Chargers

Washington has had more than a week to stew over a 38-14 loss to Dallas last Thursday, so expect an inspired effort out of the Redskins as they head west. The Chargers' home-field advantage is arguably the worst in the league, and as a result, Kirk Cousins should have no trouble with crowd noise. It's unlikely that Washington will be able to notch the win, but this one has the makings of a close contest. Chargers 28, Redskins 24

Remaining matchups

Detroit Lions at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+3)

It appears as though Matthew Stafford is going to play despite an injury to his throwing hand. While that's good news for Lions fans, they still have no running game to take the pressure off him, and he's one hit away from being out. Tampa Bay gets the home win. Buccaneers 24, Lions 17

Indianapolis Colts (+3) at Buffalo Bills

Nathan Peterman is starting for the Bills. He threw five interceptions in 14 passes in his other start this season. Until that changes, nobody should be wagering on Buffalo. Colts 17, Bills 14

Chicago Bears at Cincinnati Bengals (-6.5)

While neither side has looked overly inspiring as of late, the Bengals can move the ball through the air thanks to A.J. Green and have the home-field advantage. Bengals 24, Bears 14

Green Bay Packers at Cleveland Browns (+3)

Could this be the week the Browns get their first win of the season? They won't have a better chance for the remainder of the year than Sunday against the Aaron Rodgers-less Packers. Look for the Browns defense to force Brett Hundley to beat them, and force a couple of turnovers in the process for the home win. Browns 21, Packers 20

Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants (+4)

The Cowboys looked much better last week in a win over Washington, but the Giants defense will keep this one tight at home. Cowboys 17, Giants 14

San Francisco 49ers (+3) at Houston Texans

For the second week in a row, the 49ers will have the far superior quarterback on the field. That's what the Jimmy Garoppolo acquisition has done for the club. The former Patriot will notch his second win in as many starts. 49ers 23, Texans 20

New York Jets at Denver Broncos (+1)

Josh McCown on the road against whatever mess the Broncos start at quarterback has to be one of the least appetizing games of the year. My advice is to not touch this one, but if you must, take the home team. Broncos 20, Jets 17

Tennessee Titans at Arizona Cardinals (+3)

Since a Week 2 road win against the Jaguars, the Titans are 2-3 on the road with those wins coming against the lowly Colts and Browns. The other three games have seen them outscored 113-41. That doesn't bode well heading into Arizona. Cardinals 24, Titans 20

Philadelphia Eagles at Los Angeles Rams (-2)

The Eagles finally looked human for the first time in forever with a loss at Seattle last week. It doesn't get easier Sunday against the Rams. It's a battle of last year's No. 1 and No. 2 overall picks, and Jared Goff will come out on top. Rams 31, Eagles 24

Seattle Seahawks (+2.5) at Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jaguars pass rush is the most terrifying in the league but Russell Wilson is used to running for his life on a regular basis. That shouldn't scare the star quarterback in the slightest. Seahawks 24, Jaguars 21

Baltimore Ravens (+5) at Pittsburgh Steelers

The Steelers defense is certainly going to be affected by the loss of star linebacker Ryan Shazier, so expect Baltimore to put up some points on Sunday night. This will be a classic AFC North matchup that will likely be decided by three points or less. Steelers 21, Ravens 20

New England Patriots (-11.5) at Miami Dolphins

Laying 11.5 points on the road in a divisional game is madness, but it doesn't look like anybody is slowing down the Patriots this year. Patriots 30, Dolphins 14